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HONORING THE LIVES OF RHONDA AND AIDEN DORGAN

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On 2026-02-25, Representative Gabe Amo (D-RI-1) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE LIVES OF RHONDA AND AIDEN DORGAN" in the House. The speech addressed healthcare and also covered gun policy, taxes.

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HONORING THE LIVES OF RHONDA AND AIDEN DORGAN

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2306-H2307] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIVES OF RHONDA AND AIDEN DORGAN (Mr. AMO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) [[Page H2307]] Mr. AMO. Mr. Speaker, today, as Rhode Island digs out from a historic blizzard, we rise to honor two Rhode Islanders, Rhonda and Aiden Dorgan, whose lives tragically ended in the horrific shooting at a high school hockey game last week in Pawtucket. Three other Rhode Islanders were injured in the shooting and remain in the hospital. Today, we hold in the light the victims, their families, the teams, school communities, and the broader Rhode Island community as they work to heal from, yet again, another act of gun violence. I thank Mayor Donald Grebien, Governor Dan McKee, law enforcement, and local leaders for their leadership in their response to this senseless tragedy. We are grateful to the first responders for their prompt action on the scene and medical professionals for caring for the wounded. We are forever indebted to the ordinary Rhode Islanders who stepped up to stop the violence and care for the wounded. Some of them include Michael Black, Robert Rattenni, Ryan Cordeiro, Chris Librizzi, Glenn Narodowy, and Maryann Rattenni. We thank them from the bottom of our hearts. We continue to stand together to heal and work toward the safety that we all deserve, and I ask my colleagues to join me in a moment of silence. ____________________

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HONORING THE LIVES OF RHONDA AND AIDEN DORGAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2306-H2307] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIVES OF RHONDA AND AIDEN DORGAN (Mr. AMO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) [[Page H2307]] Mr. AMO. Mr. Speaker, today, as Rhode Island digs out from a historic blizzard, we rise to honor two Rhode Islanders, Rhonda and Aiden Dorgan, whose lives tragically ended in the horrific shooting at a high school hockey game last week in Pawtucket. Three other Rhode Islanders were injured in the shooting and remain in the hospital. Today, we hold in the light the victims, their families, the teams, school communities, and the broader Rhode Island community as they work to heal from, yet again, another act of gun violence. I thank Mayor Donald Grebien, Governor Dan McKee, law enforcement, and local leaders for their leadership in their response to this senseless tragedy. We are grateful to the first responders for their prompt action on the scene and medical professionals for caring for the wounded. We are forever indebted to the ordinary Rhode Islanders who stepped up to stop the violence and care for the wounded. Some of them include Michael Black, Robert Rattenni, Ryan Cordeiro, Chris Librizzi, Glenn Narodowy, and Maryann Rattenni. We thank them from the bottom of our hearts. We continue to stand together to heal and work toward the safety that we all deserve, and I ask my colleagues to join me in a moment of silence. ____________________